The Executive MBA HEC Lausanne programme is designed for ambitious executives who are pursuing roles that require new skills, greater responsibility, and effective leadership.

Intellectually challenging with an international orientation and a human scope, it contributes to developing responsible leaders with effective business orientations.

The Executive MBA HEC Lausanne is recognised for the excellence of its teaching. The programme is ranked among the best top 100 Executive MBA worldwide(FT Ranking 2014) and is accredited by EQUIS and AMBAs.

Curriculum

The Executive MBA HEC Lausanne lasts 15 months and all courses are taught in English. Classes take place on the UNIL campus on Fridays and Saturdays (8h30-17h30) every second week, with the exception of three block weeks. During the first nine months, all Executive MBA participants follow the General Management modules which is designed to enhance the understanding of core business concepts.

The programme culminates for the last six months with participants taking the Advanced Management Modules and focused courses in their respective specialisation:

Focus in Healthcare Management

Focus in Management & Corporate Finance

Participants

At HEC Lausanne, the selection process is intensive, for a reason. We believe that it is our responsibility to build the best heterogeneous class in terms of academic backgrounds, professional experiences and career ambitions because our participants are more than just students. We value diversity, meaning we evaluate each participant’s professional experience, academic achievement, and personal qualities. Each year our participants hail from a wide variety of organisations and have worked around the world. They all have a strong motivation, ambition and clear career aspirations. They understand how the programme can help them to achieve their personal and professional goals. The experience and personality that each participant brings to our programme continuously shape and enhance it.Whether it is our participants, professors, alumni, or partners, our people really are key and what differentiates our Executive MBA.

Admission

The Executive MBA HEC Lausanne requires three admission criteria:- University degree- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience- Fluency in English

Fees

CHF 34'500 including matriculation and examination taxes as well as the Study Tour abroad (except transport & dinners).